Optoelectronic Device (Solar Cell) Engineer
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Lightricity is a high-tech SME which has developed ultra-high efficiency light (photovoltaic) energy harvesting technologies for IoT and space applications. Our indoor PV technology provides power to smart devices and sensors without the need for disposable batteries, providing a sustainable and cost-effective solution for powering billions of smart devices and sensors. Our outdoor PV technology has state-of-the-art performance and provides electrical power for micro-satellites and UAVs
Lightricity is seeking an Optoelectronic Device (Solar Cell) Engineer to advance our high-efficiency photovoltaic technology platforms. The role encompasses the development, fabrication and characterisation of high-efficiency devices for indoor & outdoor IoT environments and for aerospace applications. This role involves hands-on device processing, optimising device performance and characterisation in our laboratories. The successful candidate should enjoy hands-on activities and have a relevant science or engineering degree.
Responsibilities:
- Design and simulation of solar cell structures to achieve world-class efficiencies for specific applications
Required skills/experience:
- Degree in physics, materials science, electrical engineering or a related discipline (MSc or PhD desirable)
- Strong understanding of semiconductor device physics, specifically solar cells or optoelectronic devices
- Hands-on experience with semiconductor microfabrication techniques in a cleanroom environment, including photolithography, wet/dry etching, dielectric and metal deposition
- Experience with device characterisation (e.g. material and structural analysis, optoelectronic characterisation)
- Ability to work under own initiative and manage workload to meet tight project deadlines
Desirable skills/experience:
- Experience with advanced optoelectronic characterisation (solar simulators, quantum efficiency measurements)
- Experience with processing and analysis of large experimental datasets (e.g. in Python)
- Familiarity with TCAD semiconductor modelling or simulation software
- Knowledge of material epitaxy
- Familiarity with space industry standards or Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) principles
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Workplace pension
- Access to tennis court and table tennis on-site
- On-site facilities (kitchen, changing rooms, showers)
- Great location in the Oxford Science Park